The detailed elements of typical Etruscan Revival style jewelry (in the case of the following pieces, all Victorian) include the raised applied gold work including fine beading, twisted wire work, and scalloped and straight line raised elements.

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Two other important terms come to mind when discussing Etruscan jewelry, Cannetille, and Granulation. Cannetille describes a type of metal ornamentation using thin wires to make a filigree pattern, often in tightly coiled spirals or rosettes, used in the early nineteenth century. Named after the type of embroidery made with fine twisted gold or silver thread. It is done using thin wires to make a filigree pattern. Used primarily in England in the early nineteenth century. Granulation is the art of applying minute metal beads (or GRAINS), to the surface of the jewelry. "soldering small spherical drops of gold on to a backing". Granules of gold were presumably made by melting the metal and pouring it slowly into cold water, the droplets afterwards being sorted for size, probably by sieving, or by cutting short lengths of wire and heating them until a drop formed". (H.W. Hodges, Artifacts P.95 London. 1966.)

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Art Deco 10K solid yellow gold pendant with multi colored rose gold flowers, green gold leaves. Signed Budlong Docherty & Armstrong. Features a striking long rectangular faceted citrine glass cameo of a woman in profile. Measures 1" long not including the bail, 1-3/8" long including the bail. 1/2" wide at the narrowest point, 3/4" wide at the widest point. Marked "10K BDA inside the bail.

About the maker: *B.D.A Inc. Providence, RI. Budlong Docherty & Armstrong, Inc. Still operating in 1977, They made jewelry in sterling silver, gold filled and 14K gold, mixing diamonds and other genuine stones. *American Jewelry Manufacturers by Dorothy Rainwater.

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hi gang, can anyone tell me, what makes a forbidden fruit pin fall under that lable? I see the phrase bandied about and just wondering if it is a particular maker that did these and if I have one here. http://www.sundayandsunday.com/content/inspect.asp?Item=2904&Filter=Costume+Jewelry
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Nope! Mine is NOT forbidden fruit by definition, it is just a really sweet aurora borealis pear pin!

Thanks to Jane Clark from Morning Glory Antiques for providing me with this link to Pat Seal's wonderful collection of "forbidden fruit" jewelry along with the definition: http://www.morninggloryantiques.com/JewelChatFruit.html

Thanks to Adrienne Shivers from Garden Party http://www.costumejewel.com/ For this link with these examples, and this explanation: "Forbidden fruit is very specifically lucite fruit with embedded rhinestones from Austria": http://www.costumejewel.com/pins/102121.fflemon.jpg
http://www.costumejewel.com/pins/101422.forbiddenpear.jpg

Thanks to Jan Gaughan (Eclectic Vintage - Costume Jewelry & Collectibles) http://www.eclecticvintage.com/ for sharing her marvelous collection!
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and for her explanation of the motif: "Made in Austria, late 1940's-50's - translucent lucite with embedded rhinestones, metal leaves enamel painted green. There are also some opaque color ones - like the the luscious grapes. "Forbidden Fruit" is a popular spam keyword."

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Military Sweetheart Jewelry- The Collectors Corner: Collecting patriotic United States WW2 military sweetheart jewelry. Be sure to click the back button to return to this blog!
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Collecting Patriotic United States WW2 Military Sweetheart Jewelry My husband has been a collector of unusual militaria and an avid historian for over 25 years. I would attend shows with him now and then, and began to see and fall in love with ladies military sweetheart jewelry. It was not only fun and unusual, but sentimental and patriotic also. I purchased several collectors books on the subject and over the next few years actively sought out and purchased it. When some of my husbands militaria collecting buddies found out that I liked it, they would save it for me and I would buy it. The pieces are found in silver plate, sterling silver, gold plate, gold filled, and very occasionally, solid gold. Many wooden, plastic, celluloid and non precious metal pieces were used with conservation of precious metals for the war effort in mind. Pieces have a much greater value if they retain original store card, boxes, tags or packaging. “In service” pins were very popular, featuring a star for each family member serving in active duty. One star pins are common, two a bit rarer, three stars or more, quite rare. In addition to jewelry one can also find compacts, cigarette cases, pillow cases, hankies, postcards, playing cards, flags, banners and pennants. There are several books that I would recommend, but my favorite is Antique Sweetheart Jewelry by Nicholas D. Snider- a Schiffer Book for Collectors with Price Guide. These pieces in my estimation are still quite affordable, and besides being a good monetary investment, more importantly are an investment in our history, and a step back toward a more sentimental and patriotic time.

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Stange Manufacturing Company Catalog- The Collectors Corner: Masonic, Fraternal, and Organizational jewelry (make sure that you hit the back button to return to this blog!
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We hope that this vintage catalog will assist you, the collector, in your reference work. Enjoy! Click on "More Photos" button above to view the entire catalog. Best viewed with your browser opened completely. The Stange Manufacturing Company has made fine gold, gold-filled and sterling silver Masonic, Fraternal, Organizational jewelry and accessories for over 80 years. Stange is still located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The pieces you will see in this catalogue represent the lines that they manufactured and offered from 1919 till 1960. In this catalogue you will find Masonic, Shriner, Amaranth, B'nai B'rith. Caduceus, Eastern Star, Elks, Eagles, Jobs Daughters, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Knights of Pythias, Lions, Grotto, Knights Templar, Rainbow, Red Cross, Moose, Odd Fellows, Optimist, Rebekeh, Daughter of the Nile, and many, many others. Also includes fraternity, sorority, nursing, and class jewelry. Here is a link for the current company profile including contact information: Stange Company Profile The following research link for: Fraternal Orders, Secret Societies, Fraternal Organizations is brought to by the good folks at: AAA Historical Americana - World Exonumia The early company hallmark for the Stange Manufacturing Company is the letter "S" inside of a fancy shield as seen below. This hallmark is listed in American Jewelry Manufactures by Dorothy Rainwater, and can be found on page 226.

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